REVISION

1.     State any two ways in which computers can be protected from viruses.   

a)    _____________________

b)    _____________________

 

• Install a firewall
• Use outdated software
• Disable all security features
• a) Use antivirus software b) Keep software updated

1.     State three ways in which viruses spread to computer.

a)    _____________________

b)    _____________________

c)     _____________________

• a) Email attachments b) Infected software downloads c) Removable media (e.g., USB drives)
• Social media posts
• Network cables
• Cloud storage services

     Define the following terms used in ICT.

 

a.     Cybercrime: ________________________________________________

 

b.     Hacking: ___________________________________________________

 

c.     Software piracy: _____________________________________________________

 

• a. Cybercrime: A type of online shopping.
• b. Hacking: Creating software applications.
• c. Software piracy: Selling software at a discount.
• a. Cybercrime: Illegal activities conducted via the internet or involving computer systems. b. Hacking: Exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems to gain unauthorized access. c. Software piracy: Unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of software.

Which law of a computer crime should be enforced to someone who takes something from someone without his/her permission?

  List three health risk solutions for the excessive and improper use of computer.

 

a)    _____________________

b)    _____________________

c)     _____________________

 

• Increase screen brightness
• Use a standing desk all day
• Ignore eye strain symptoms
• a) Take regular breaks

  b) Use ergonomic furniture

  c) Engage in physical activity

Outline any five computer rules that you know.

a)    _____________________

b)    _____________________

c)     _____________________

d)    _____________________

e)    _____________________

• Always share your passwords with friends.
• a) Always save your work frequently.

  b) Keep your software updated.

  c) Use strong passwords and change them regularly.

  d) Avoid clicking on unknown links or attachments.

  e) Back up your data regularly.

• Use the same password for all accounts.
• Ignore software updates when prompted.

State and explain the three laws that have been enforced to protect people from computer crimes.

   

a)    _____________________

 

b)    _____________________

 

c)     _____________________

• a. Data protection Act:To ensure that people know how personal information about them are being used.
  b. Copyright Act:

  To protect the work of people from being copied by others.

  c. Cybercrime Act:

  To protect the computer system from unauthorized access or use by a person.
  
  
  

• Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Computer Security Act

  Aisha’s computer was damaged by a person through the internet from abroad. Which law will be used to solve this problem?

• Cybercrime Act:
  

• Privacy Protection Law
• International Trade Law
• Local Computer Law

    List and explain the two common types of software’s

• Utility Software: Enhances system performance.
• Firmware: Provides low-level control for a device.
• Malware: Disrupts or damages computer systems.
• 1. System Software: Manages hardware and system resources. 2. Application Software: Performs specific user tasks.

  What is the function of the recycle bin?

• The recycle bin permanently deletes files immediately.
• The function of the recycle bin is to temporarily hold deleted files for potential recovery.
• The recycle bin is used to store system updates.
• The recycle bin is a folder for organizing documents.